Who/What: Star Party & Science Showcase!!

Details: Join us on Friday, October 24th, 6:00pm – 9:30pm at our Star Party & Science Showcase event!! The event will be held at our beautiful Canyon Country Campus, in our outdoor Lower Plaza, adjacent to Don Takeda Science Center.  Our special guest speaker, Dr. Athina Peidou, GRACE-FO Project Staff Scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, will speak about “Monitoring the Global Water Cycle with GRACE-FO Missions.”  This talk will dive into the incredible legacy of the GRACE satellite missions.  We’ll explore the first principles behind the mission, the technology that makes it possible, and the powerful real-world applications of this data.

The evening will include visits to our exciting indoor portable planetarium, and interactive demonstration tables presented by several groups and clubs!! The Associated Student Government (ASG) will also be on hand with free snacks and lots of energy!

Attendees will also be able to explore the night sky through high-powered telescopes with the assistance of volunteers from the Local Group Astronomy Club of Santa Clarita, as well as the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.

FREE, fun family event and open to the community. Food available for purchase from onsite food truck.  Please help us spread the word and invite your family and friends!  It is an educational and enjoyable evening for all!

Where: COC ~ Canyon Country Campus, 17200 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita

Contact: For more information please visit https://www.canyons.edu/canyoncountry/events/starparty/index.php